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John Myatt

Lives and works: Staffordshire
“There are millions of painters who could do a copy of the Mona Lisa, but I'm very happy to look at doing a work in the style of Leonardo da Vinci. That's the difference.”

Former secondary school teacher John became embroiled in what Scotland Yard call ‘the biggest art fraud of the 20th century’. His legendary story has featured on BBC One's Fake or Fortune and inspired an upcoming feature film.&

Inspiration

Between 1986 and 1994, John faked as many as 200 works by artists like Marc Chagall and Alberto Giacometti, fooling collectors and experts alike. He was persuaded to pick up his brush again by the detective who arrested him.

In recent years, he has emulated the style of legendary artists Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh. Comparing himself to an actor immersing himself in a role, he says he climbs into the mind of his chosen artist to adopt, rather than copy, their technique.

In an interview with the Guardian newspaper, John explained: “I try to get the artist’s work to hypnotise me. I also surround myself with lots of books. I like to know everything…where he was, what he was doing…when he was painting.”
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Inside the world of John Myatt

Here's a taste of what the painter has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Latest events

John Myatt | Artist Appearance

It’s set to be a busy year for John, who hit the headlines in the 1990s after finally being caught for painting fakes so realistic they fooled even professors and art historians. More recently appearing on BBC1's Fake or Fortune, John says he climbs into the mind of his chosen artist to adopt, not copy their technique.

Feeling intrigued? Come along to our question and answer session with the mastermind himself.

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Magazines and brochures

Fine Art Collector | Spring 2019

The Spring  2019 issue of Fine Art Collector is brimming with insights and news from the art world, as well as all of your favourite artists.

Fine Art Collector | Autumn 2018

This issue is brimming with insights and news from the art world, as well as all of your favourite artists.

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